GRAHAM — A Burlington man got sent to prison Tuesday for strangling the mother of his child in front of their 8-year-old son.

Delacy Jonelle Miles, 28, of 2156 James Boswell Road, Lot 50, pleaded guilty to assault by strangulation, a felony, and assault on a female.

The incident occurred Dec. 22, when Miles went to a family member’s home and found the woman “actively engaged with another man,” defense attorney Bob Martin said.

They began an argument, and Miles punched her in the face, pushed her down onto a bed and held her there by her throat, stopping her breathing, Assistant District Attorney Lori Wickline said. When police arrived, they saw bruises on her face. The boy also told police he saw his father holding his mother down and that she was trying to get away.

Martin said Miles was angry that the woman was with other men in front of their son.

Miles has several assault convictions on his criminal record, as well as two indecent liberties with a minor convictions.

“Given his prior record and the facts, … he is not a good candidate for probation,” said Superior Court Judge Stuart Albright of Guilford County.

Albright issued an active 10- to 21-month sentence and recommended anger management counseling while Miles is imprisoned.